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Overview of Brooklyn Center

Surrounded by parks and lakes and bordering the mighty Mississippi River, Brooklyn Center is one of the fastest-growing regions in the Twin Cities to call home. As home to more than 30,000 residents, according to a 2011 U.S. Census estimate, people living in Brooklyn Center apartments for rent can enjoy all the quietness and leisure activities of a small town, but still be close to everything Minneapolis has to offer just a short drive away. This city has made the environment and families key focuses of life, so you can look forward to sustainability and quality of life in apartments for rent in Brooklyn Center.

Living in Brooklyn Center

Residents in Brooklyn Center apartments for rent can enjoy year-round recreational programs and activities, including a community center that features a 50-meter indoor swimming pool and the Centerbrook Golf Course, which is open for people of all ages. Even though Brooklyn Center is a small town, it is home to more than 20 parks for residents in Brooklyn Center apartments. Every summer, many people in the city enjoy the Earle Brown Days Festival, a two-day family-friendly extravaganza that features a parade, golf tournament, fireworks, a Big Band concert, petting zoo, kids' fishing contest and a craft and business expo.

Brooklyn Center Apartments and Cost of Living

Like many other areas that surround the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, Brooklyn Heights can be slightly more expensive than the average city in the United States. According to City-Data, the overall 2012 index for people looking into Brooklyn Center apartments for rent was around 12 percent above the national rate. However, people who are moving into apartments in Brooklyn Center are becoming more prosperous, as the median household income has risen by more than $5,000 from 2000 to 2009, showing that this is a place where most people can live comfortably. AreaVibes gave Brooklyn Center a score of 73 due to the city's high graduation rates, high income per capita and stable housing market.

Apartments in Brooklyn Center Work and Study

Brooklyn Center is home to several schools of higher education, including Brown College, National American University, the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University. For two-year degrees, some students who live in Brooklyn Center apartments enjoy earning their certificates at North Hennepin Community College. According to the city's 2011 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest private employers in the area include Promcon, Caribou Coffee and the TCF Call Center, showing the diversity of industry in the area.